Poco F8 vs Realme C100i

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $499 and $119. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP.

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Realme C100i
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 55
Portability 50
Value for money 50
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme C100i better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $499

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme C100i, the Poco F8 scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Realme C100i — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Realme C100i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme C100i: The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Realme C100i
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 600
Geekbench Multi 9494 1800
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 208 g
Launch price $499 $119
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Realme C100i
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Realme C100i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Realme C100i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Realme C100i
$119

Launch price difference: $380. Realme C100i was $380 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (92/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (90/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (86/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Realme C100i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme C100i?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme C100i?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme C100i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme C100i?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme C100i?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme C100i?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use.